‘A beast knows when to strike’ — Bayern Munich exec talks Real Madrid grudge match

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Bruno Penas/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl — like everyone else — is excited to see the Bavarians and Real Madrid square off in the Bernabéu. Eberl, though, is wary of Real Madrid and the challenges that lies ahead.

“Even though things weren’t perfect for Real for a while this season, a beast that knows when to strike is coming for us. And we have to be ready for exactly that. What we’ve achieved this season gives us a good feeling.

But Real Madrid aren’t the record Champions League winner for nothing; they can conjure up a special magic in moments like these,” Eberl told Tz journalists Hanna Raif and Mano Bonke (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ). “Nevertheless, we’re confident enough to say it’s a 50-50 game. We’ve already shown against big opponents this season that we’ll stay true to ourselves.

We know Real’s quality – and most of all, we know our own. ” This tie is lining up to be the most anticipated Champions League tie on the marque. Can the Bavarians tame the “beast”?